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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 13688Burglary · Co. Kilkenny · 11 Oct 2024

Man convicted of burglary at Kilkenny City Oxfam shop

Mariusz Lau was charged with burglary after items were taken from the Oxfam charity shop on High Street, Kilkenny, on the night of 11-12 October 2024. The court heard that Mr Lau, a past employee of the shop, entered with a key and took a number of low value items. He pleaded guilty and was convicted, fined €500, and ordered to pay €800 compensation to the shop, which was confirmed as paid. The latest development reported is that fines and compensation totalling €1,300 must be paid by Mr Lau.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced20 May
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Mr Lau used a key to enter the Oxfam charity shop and took a number of low value items.
Where
The shop was the Oxfam charity shop on High Street, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny.
When
The theft took place on the night of 11-12 October 2024.
Other details
  • The court heard that Mr Lau was a past employee of the shop.
  • Mr Lau had no explanation for going into the shop, according to his solicitor, Ed Hughes.
  • The case was reported on 21 May 2025 (the tracker logs it as 20 May 2025).
Charges
Mr Lau was charged with burglary and pleaded guilty.
In court
Judge Geraldine Carthy had earlier ordered €800 compensation to be paid to the shop.
Sentence
  • Mr Lau was convicted and fined €500.
  • The €800 compensation was confirmed as paid, and fines and compensation totalling €1,300 must be paid by Mr Lau.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMr Lau used a key to enter the shop and took a number of items. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatMr Lau took some low value items. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe shop was the Oxfam charity shop on High Street, Kilkenny. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe theft took place on the night of 11-12 October 2024. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeMr Lau was convicted of burglary. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtJudge Geraldine Carthy had earlier ordered €800 compensation to be paid to the shop. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceThe €800 compensation was confirmed as paid. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceMr Lau was convicted and fined €500. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceFines and compensation totalling €1,300 must be paid by Mr Lau. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherMr Lau pleaded guilty. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherMr Lau was a past employee of the shop. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe solicitor said Mr Lau had no explanation for going into the shop. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 May2025
    Sentencedkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Man convicted of burglary at popular Kilkenny City charity shop

    Reports the guilty plea, the conviction and the €500 fine, and confirms the €800 compensation was paid. Explains the entry was made with a key by a past employee. No existing case matches.

    convicted, Mariusz Lau, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Mariusz Lau